Fun Facts

Did You Know?

New Orleans City Park is home to the world’s largest stand of mature live oak trees, which includes a grand oak that dates back nearly 800 years! Each year, a single Live Oak tree, with a 4 foot diameter trunk, can provide the following benefits:
o Intercepts 21,137 gallons of stormwater runoff – Trees act as mini reservoirs, increasing infiltration and storage of rainwater through the tree’s roots, and reducing soil erosion and subsidence by slowing rain.
o Conserves 511 kWh of electricity – Trees shade homes and buildings, reducing the need for energy for cooling. Trees also cool the air by converting liquid water to water vapor through the process of evapotranspiration.
o Reduces atmospheric carbon by 1,345 pounds CO2 – Trees “sequester” CO2 in their roots, trunks, stems, and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they have been harvested. Most car owners of an “average” car drive 12,000 miles annually, generating about 11,000 pounds of CO2 each year.
o Improves air quality – Trees absorb pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide through leaves, and release oxygen through photosynthesis.

• Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in New Orleans City Park in the last two years (2016-2018). City Park provides a full-time home to many of these species and a migratory stop-over for many more. During spring or fall migration season, it is common for birders in Couturie Forest and Scout Island to see up to 40 species in one outing! Check out the bird sightings in New Orleans City Park at https://ebird.org/hotspot/L453412.

• New Orleans City Park contains 137 acres of water bodies and 22 miles of lagoon shoreline. That is plenty of space for you to come fishing and try to break the record for largest bass caught in the Park. Current record: 9 pounds, 3 ounces!

PARK TALK:

“The most beautiful spot in all of NOLA by far!! We will be returning.” - Stacy A.

“I would move here for this Park!” - Caity L.

“One of my favorite places....absolutely the most beautiful park I have ever seen (even internationally)!” - Karen L.

“It's the most beautiful place in New Orleans in my opinion!” - Anjali K.

“I played mini golf with my husband there 41 years ago. ” - Peg K.

“Can I just tell you all how much I LOVE city park?! The singing oak tree coupled with the sculpture garden gives me all of the positive feels. Happy to be affiliated with such a wondrous place! ” - Jacinda L.

“When you go to City Park, you enter another world!” - Linda Marie J.

“Everyone who lives here or visits should take advantage of this city's #1 asset.” - Steve I.

“One of the best kept secrets in NOLA. ” - Wyndham N.

“On behalf of the many citizens like me...job well done. The Park is truly a wonderful asset for our city.” - Eric F.

“Can't wait for the day that I can take my grandchild to the place that my parents use to take me...great memories! ” - Jennie O.

“Beautiful trees. So peaceful to be there.” - Colleen P.

“I remember having my picture taken at the Peristyle for my dance review back in 1964. The Peristyle is still so beautiful!” - Bunny W.

“What a great place to get away from the madness of the French Quarter! ” - Susan F.

“Another claim to fame in our beloved city.” - Carolyn B.

“If you go to New Orleans, you got to see the Mardi Gras...and City Park. What a gem in a place of craziness! ” - Molly H.

“Worth seeing! We drove to the park & there was plenty of parking & it was easy to find. Loved the sculpture garden!” - Linda B.

“We had great time yesterday at the Park! We will definitely be back soon! ” - Nadra J.

“Climbing the trees at City Park is an important rite of passage for any true NOLA kid. ” - Melissa R.

“Everyone I know calls the horses on the Carousel the Flying Horses! ” - Ralph M.

“City Park its really, really, really beautiful.” - Nina G.

“Beautiful location, Park is clean, so much to see for free, great artwork and streetcar accessible.” - Gladys R.

“One of my favorite places in the world!” - Karen L.

“We LOVED this Park. The Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn made us take off our shoes upon laying eyes on it!” - Marvin G.

“I take my 93 year old father to Morning Call whenever possible. I listen to him reminisce about his early memories of City Park.” - Linda J.

“I have to say, not only is City Park beautiful but it is incredibly relaxing and gives you that refreshing boost, I don't know, it kind of just feeds your soul a little bit.” - Greg H.

“No trip to NOLA is complete unless you spend an afternoon at City Park. Bring a picnic, spread a blanket and relax. There's plenty to do and see from Disc Golf to the Sculpture Gardens and rides for the kiddies. You can make a whole day of it and never get bored. Enjoy.” - Dan M.

“I wish we couldn't spent hours here! There is an Amusement Park, a sculpture garden, a place to get coffee and beignets and more! I'd love to go back and spend more time!” - Gina V.

“City Park was the factor that turned me from a tourist to a resident of New Orleans. ” - Bill W.

“Such a beautiful, magical park!” - Josh A.

“Had fun at the park yesterday...my family and I rented the paddle boats and had a blast!!! ” - Kristi S.

“If I was 40 years younger I would climb these large trees!” - Renee E.

“Man, @NOLACityPark is one of the best things about this city.” - Rab G.

“New Orleans is a destination of sights, of tastes, and of sounds. Here, the sounds of the city can fill you with life. But in City Park, an oasis for natives and transplants like myself, the sounds of the Big Easy can make you feel safe. Calm. And at-home.” - Garland H.

“Can't wait to go back.” - Lisa S.

“We are from Florida but love NOLA! And City Park is one of the crown jewels! We go there each time we visit! Love it, this is the model all city parks should strive to emulate. City Park is for all the citizens of New Orleans. ” - Shannon D.

“We rented a Single Surrey, and did a full tour, that took us next to the Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, City Putt and Morning Call. Cafe. What a great time!” - Amy C.